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Long-Tenured Juilliard Cellist, Instructor Joel Krosnick Dies, 84

While he enjoyed some success as a soloist, Krosnick’s recognition grew after joining the Juilliard String Quartet in 1974.

Associated PressMarch 9, 2023

Chaim Topol, Israeli actor known for Fiddler’s Tevye, dies

WFMTMarch 2, 2023

Classical Music Aerial Adventure: Winter in Chicago

Wayne Shorter, in a close up, mesmerizing in a saxophone performance against a blue backgorund

Associated PressMarch 2, 2023

Wayne Shorter, jazz saxophone pioneer, dies at 89

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Stravinsky’s Top 10 Works

WFMTApril 11, 2024

No one was more pivotal in 20th century classical music than Igor Stravinsky. We rank his definitive top 10 works.

Matthew Lipman poses against a vivid yellow wall

Illinois Phil 2024–25: John Williams, American Symphonies, Messiah, More

Keegan MorrisApril 10, 2024

The orchestra’s slate of seven concerts will kick off in September with "Three Great American Symphonies."

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Heaven and Earth: Music of the Baroque Announces 2023-24 Season

Keegan MorrisFebruary 27, 2023

Boasting banner works like the Mozart Requiem and Bach’s St. John Passion, the season will feature eight programs performed at venues in and around Chicago.

Met Opera marks 1st year of Ukraine war with concert

Associated PressFebruary 27, 2023

“We demonstrate the free world’s ongoing cultural resolve to defend Ukraine’s liberty in the face of brutal oppression," said Met general manager Peter Gelb during intermission.

Seattle Opera puts story of Afghan women center stage

Associated PressFebruary 25, 2023

An opera based on the popular novel “A Thousand Splendid Suns," which is set in Afghanistan, is making its world debut in Seattle.

Dame Myra Hess Concerts